I'll be honest, I can change a tyre and top up fluids and that's about the limit of my skills. But money's tight this month and my car's charging system is acting up, so I'm wondering if this is something a total novice can actually tackle. I found some Useful DIY car alternator repair tips for beginners that made it sound less scary than I expected, though I'm still not sure I trust myself with a multimeter. The guide covers testing and even mentions rebuild options, which surprised me. For those of you who started from zero, how long did it take before you felt confident doing this kind of work? And what tools did you actually need beyond the basics? I don't want to buy a whole toolkit for one job.
